Just for the heck of it, I've been tracking the weather trends and reports between here and Colorado Springs, and it looks like connecting through Chicago today could be a nightmare due to high winds. It's amazing that with all the flying around I've done, I've never had any significant delays or problems. Wouldn't it just figure. . .
It's a balmy 64 degrees here in NY - only 33 in COS - unusual because the temperature differentials between here and there are usually very small. Snow fall frequency and amounts are generally higher here - when it does snow out there, it comes and goes rather quickly in the high desert areas. Different story, of course, in the mountain areas like Aspen, where they enjoyed quite a snowstorm this week.
Being east of the range, COS enjoys some funky weather phenomena, especially in the summer. Just about every day in the warm months you can expect the sky to grow dark and ominous around 3 pm, followed by some really awesome thunder and lightning. It goes as quickly as it comes, and usually leaves a stunning rainbow or two. Last time we were out, we got a kick out of the fact that folks don't seem to rush for cover during these intense electrical storms. In fact, we felt rather wimpy when we headed inside during an outdoor party one afternoon - but our respect for Mother Nature overcame our desire to be social . . .For Coloradians, I suppose it's like Midwesterners not heading for the root cellar every time the tornado siren goes off.
One of the nicest things about the climate is the unfailingly clear air due to the low humidity. Having lived in Colorado most of her life, Sarah was particularly bothered by our humidity when she was here this summer - didn't like that "puffy" feeling you get when the humidity levels are hovering around 60 percent. I'm with her on that one.
The biggest snowfalls in Colorado Springs are usually in February and March - but there have been some decent ones in November and December. Other than the travel days, I wouldn't mind a storm or two during my stay - it would be neat to see Pikes Peak covered in snow.
Package of goodies went out today with a warning written on the box - "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL NANA LANDS!!" (You' ve gotta love it. . ..)
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